Budget breakdown

Tuesday

Nov 13, 2012 at 11:00 AM

By Ashley Bergner/Newton Kansan

$527,199WHAT: The estimated cost for the city of Newton’s proposed bike path extension. The project consists of the construction of a 10-feet wide, 5-inches thick, 6,500 foot long concrete pathway.WHERE: The path will follow along the west side of Spencer and the north side of Southeast 36th, connecting to the bridge over I-135. The pathway will be marked as a bike path facility that is shared with pedestrians.WHEN: The project is proposed for 2019.WHY: The city’s capital plan states extending the pathway provides for a separation of bicycle and pedestrian traffic from industrial vehicle traffic along Spencer. The pathway also could tie into a future YMCA or other recreational facility in the future.HOW: City staff said they plan to pursue grant opportunities when available for funding.Have a question about a local government budget? Contact us via email at news@thekansan.com, Attn: Budget breakdown, or call us at 283-1500.